The Reading Room Murder
(2027)(The seventh book in the Emma Langley Victorian Mystery series)
A novel by Emily Organ
A young woman dead in the British Museum reading room. A gentle librarian accused. And a killer hidden in plain sight.
London, 1890. When Jane Lansdown is found slumped at her desk after closing time, the police arrest the librarian who found her – Francis Edwards, an old friend of Penny Green. Emma Langley and Penny are certain he is innocent. But if Francis didn’t kill Jane, who did?
The post-mortem reveals a puncture wound in Jane’s arm and a fatal dose of morphine. A spirited campaigner for London’s overworked horses, Jane had reported more than one cruel owner – and only months ago she broke off her engagement to a young man who still can’t accept it.
As Emma and Penny work through the reading room register and Jane’s notebooks, they find that the hushed world of scholars and librarians holds secrets of its own. And with every day Francis spends in a police cell, the real killer comes closer to getting away with murder…
Perfect for readers who love:
- A murder beneath the great dome of the British Museum reading room
- Two clever, determined female sleuths working side by side
- A wintry, gaslit Victorian London rich in period detail
- A puzzle with hundreds of suspects and just one killer
Book 7 in the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.
Readers love the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries:
‘Just when I thought I had worked everything out, another revelation sent me in a different direction.. I can't wait to see what Emma and Penny get tangled up in next.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everything I want from a historical mystery: a compelling central mystery, an intelligent and capable protagonist, immersive period detail, and a plot that twists in ways I didn’t expect. Emily Organ continues to impress with the Emma Langley series, and this second installment hits even harder than the first.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emily Organ is always deserving of more than the allotted 5 stars!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
London, 1890. When Jane Lansdown is found slumped at her desk after closing time, the police arrest the librarian who found her – Francis Edwards, an old friend of Penny Green. Emma Langley and Penny are certain he is innocent. But if Francis didn’t kill Jane, who did?
The post-mortem reveals a puncture wound in Jane’s arm and a fatal dose of morphine. A spirited campaigner for London’s overworked horses, Jane had reported more than one cruel owner – and only months ago she broke off her engagement to a young man who still can’t accept it.
As Emma and Penny work through the reading room register and Jane’s notebooks, they find that the hushed world of scholars and librarians holds secrets of its own. And with every day Francis spends in a police cell, the real killer comes closer to getting away with murder…
Perfect for readers who love:
- A murder beneath the great dome of the British Museum reading room
- Two clever, determined female sleuths working side by side
- A wintry, gaslit Victorian London rich in period detail
- A puzzle with hundreds of suspects and just one killer
Book 7 in the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.
Readers love the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries:
‘Just when I thought I had worked everything out, another revelation sent me in a different direction.. I can't wait to see what Emma and Penny get tangled up in next.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everything I want from a historical mystery: a compelling central mystery, an intelligent and capable protagonist, immersive period detail, and a plot that twists in ways I didn’t expect. Emily Organ continues to impress with the Emma Langley series, and this second installment hits even harder than the first.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emily Organ is always deserving of more than the allotted 5 stars!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical